The Maryland House on Monday approved a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state’s districts.
The 99-37 vote sends the measure to the state Senate, where its prospects for passage remain uncertain. Bill Ferguson, the chamber’s top Democrat, has opposed his party’s push to eliminate Maryland’s sole Republican-held seat in Congress, the 1st District represented by Rep. Andy Harris.
Mid-decade redistricting has reshaped this year’s midterm battleground. Several states have reconsidered their congressional maps over the past several months as both parties race to gain an advantage in the fight for the House, where Republicans are defending a narrow majority.
